1940s, Washington DC. Government girl Louise gets her big chance, when she is tasked with recruiting German POWs for a secret mission inside Nazi Germany

Government girl Louise Pearlie has a new job inside the OSS – the Office of Strategic Services: recruiting German prisoners-of-war for a secret mission inside Nazi Germany. It’s a big chance for her, and Louise hopes she can finally escape her filing and typing duties. With the job comes two new colleagues: Alice Osborne, a propaganda expert, and Merle Ellison, a forger from Texas who just happens to speak fluent German.

But when the three arrive at Fort Meade camp, to interview the first German POWs to arrive there, their mission is beset by complications. Only one of the prisoners speaks English, the army officer in charge of the camp is an alcoholic and two prisoners disappeared on the ship bringing the Germans to the states. Were their deaths suicide? Officially, yes. But Louise can’t help but have her doubts . . .

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Editorial Reviews

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"Slim and sleek, "Louise's Chance" is a fine example of the historical mystery. (Shaber is all-American, but some readers might be reminded of the British TV series "Foyle's War.") The whodunnit is well-crafted, with enough red herrings to keep readers guessing." (Ben Steelman, Star News Online)

"To a librarian, a well-researched book is a true joy, and Shaber's Louise Pearlie series is a gem. This newest entry in the series provides a deeper and richer portrait of Louise, as her life progresses through wartime Washington." (B Brechner, Librarian)

Top customer reviews

This time Louise finds herself investigating a murder of German POWs being held at Fort Meade. She's been promoted but still works for the OSS. I find the details of the story fascinating. Ms. Shaber captures wartime Washington and makes me feel as though I'm there with Louise.

Louise Perlie is at it again! The depth of these stories is amazing. The author makes you feel what it must have been like to have worked in Washington during the war and enriches the experience with the little daily deprivations that made life hard. Her central character is an amazing woman and the series is one of my favorites.

Sarah Shaber is my hometown girl. I live in Raleigh area and Sarah lives here too.I have read all of her books but, the Louise Pearlie books are my favorite.I am a huge WWll fan and watch all of the "old" movies. I think Jean Arthur would have done a great job as Louise.

This was the first of a series. After reading it, I immediately ordered all the remaining books of the series. I was totally captured. And, so much so I went backwards and jumped into her previous Simon Shaw series.